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Crypto Firm Entropy Calls It Quits, Plans Full Investor Refunds

Entropy, a crypto startup focused on decentralized custody and automation tools, is shutting down after four years. The company, backed by investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Coinbase Ventures, failed to achieve the growth and scalable business model required by its backers. CEO Tux Pacific announced the decision to wind down operations and return approximately $25–$27 million to investors. Despite multiple pivots and product changes, Entropy struggled to gain sufficient customer traction and revenue. The refund process will be handled formally, making this a relatively clean shutdown compared to other crypto failures. The founder may transition to a new field like medical research.

bitcoinist01/27 03:04

Crypto Firm Entropy Calls It Quits, Plans Full Investor Refunds

bitcoinist01/27 03:04

Andreessen Horowitz-Backed Entropy Announces Shutdown

Decentralized crypto custody startup Entropy, backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is shutting down and returning remaining capital to investors, according to founder and CEO Tux Pacific. After four years, multiple pivots, and two rounds of layoffs, Pacific announced the decision on January 25. The company had recently shifted to a crypto automation platform but failed to meet venture-scale growth expectations. Entropy raised $25 million in a 2022 seed round led by a16z crypto, with participation from Dragonfly Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and others. Initially offering a decentralized alternative to custody providers like Fireblocks, the startup ultimately could not achieve sustainable growth. Pacific expressed gratitude to investors and indicated a personal shift away from crypto towards pharmaceuticals.

TheNewsCrypto01/26 06:21

Andreessen Horowitz-Backed Entropy Announces Shutdown

TheNewsCrypto01/26 06:21

Just Spent 250 Million to Buy Companies, Then Laid Off 30%: Polygon Is Changing Its Way of Survival

Polygon, a major blockchain scaling solution, has laid off approximately 30% of its workforce while simultaneously spending $250 million to acquire two companies: Coinme, a licensed crypto-fiat exchange with an extensive US ATM network, and Sequence, a wallet infrastructure and cross-chain routing provider. This strategic pivot signals a shift away from its core Layer-2 (L2) business, where it faces intense competition from dominant players like Base, and toward building a comprehensive stablecoin payment infrastructure called the "Open Money Stack." The acquisitions provide critical pieces for this new direction: Coinme offers regulatory licenses and on-ramps/off-ramps, while Sequence provides the technical backend for seamless cross-chain transactions. The goal is to target B2B clients like banks and payment providers. This move is seen as a necessary "blood change." Polygon's previous strategy, focused on enterprise adoption and NFTs, yielded limited long-term results. In the crowded L2 space, it struggled against competitors with superior user distribution, such as Base, which is integrated with Coinbase's massive user base. The new focus on stablecoin payments is a promising but highly competitive market, with giants like Stripe, PayPal also making significant investments. While Polygon CEO claims this puts them in competition with Stripe, the company is betting on an open infrastructure model versus Stripe's more closed ecosystem. The strategy carries risks. Coinme has faced regulatory penalties in the past, and Polygon is entering a field with well-established traditional finance players. However, success could transform Polygon from a protocol reliant on tokenomics into a profitable company with real revenue streams, a rarity in crypto. The core challenge is that the window for crypto-native companies to capture this market is narrowing as traditional finance accelerates its adoption of blockchain technology.

marsbit01/16 04:54

Just Spent 250 Million to Buy Companies, Then Laid Off 30%: Polygon Is Changing Its Way of Survival

marsbit01/16 04:54

Crypto Morning Brief: X Revokes API Access for 'Reward Posting Apps', Bitmine Invests in MrBeast

Crypto Morning Brief: X Revokes API Access for 'Reward Posting Apps', Bitmine Invests in MrBeast Key market developments include better-than-expected US jobless claims and the Senate Banking Committee canceling a meeting amid Coinbase controversy. CME Group announced new futures for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. X (formerly Twitter) revoked API access for applications that reward users for posting, citing a flood of AI-generated spam. Interactive Brokers now supports 24/7 USDC deposits for accounts, with plans to add more stablecoins. State Street launched a new digital asset platform. In notable closures, MilkyWay Protocol is shutting down permanently, and Polygon laid off nearly 30% of its staff as it pivots to a payments-focused strategy. CoinGecko's co-founder responded to acquisition rumors, stating the platform is operating normally while evaluating strategic opportunities. Finally, Bitmine announced a $200 million investment into MrBeast's Beast Industries.

marsbit01/16 01:24

From "Heaven-Sent Public Chain" to "Heaven-Forsaken Public Chain": What Led to the Collapse of Berachain?

Once hailed as a "top-tier public chain," Berachain has seen a dramatic decline, with its new nickname "doomed chain" reflecting its severe downturn. Launched in February 2025 with an innovative Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism aimed at boosting DeFi efficiency, the project initially attracted significant interest. Its TVL surged to $3.3 billion, with over 140,000 active addresses. However, the ecosystem quickly deteriorated. TVL has since collapsed to $180 million, and the chain’s daily revenue dropped to just $84. The sharp decline is attributed to several critical issues. The tokenomics heavily favored venture capitalists (VCs), who received 34.31% of the total token supply, while retail participants received minimal allocations. This high Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) and low circulating supply model led to artificial price spikes followed by a steep crash—BERA fell from a high of $9 to around $0.7, a drop of over 90%. Internal challenges also mounted. The foundation cut most of its retail-focused marketing team and saw key developers, including the chief developer, leave. Community trust eroded further when a Balancer protocol vulnerability forced a network halt in November 2025. Additionally, major token unlocks are scheduled starting February 2026, with 12.16% of supply—including significant VC holdings—set to be released, likely increasing selling pressure. Despite attempts at strategic shifts, including a partnership to use BERA as a reserve asset, the project faces intense community criticism and a loss of developer interest, with many moving to competing chains. The foundation has admitted that its "retail-first" strategy was ineffective, and if given another chance, it would not have sold so many tokens to VCs.

比推01/15 15:24

From "Heaven-Sent Public Chain" to "Heaven-Forsaken Public Chain": What Led to the Collapse of Berachain?

比推01/15 15:24

DOGE Year-End Review: Did Musk's Hundred-Day Reform Work?

DOGE Year-End Review: Did Musk's 100-Day Reform Work? The DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) initiative, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aimed to cut bureaucratic waste, reduce regulations, and save $2 trillion to balance the federal budget. Despite ambitious goals, Musk resigned after just 130 days, and DOGE was dissolved by November—10 months into an 18-month plan. DOGE achieved a 9% reduction in federal employees (271,000 jobs cut) and claimed $21.4–25 billion in savings through contract terminations and program closures. However, total federal spending increased from $6.75–7.135 trillion in 2024 to $7.01–7.6 trillion in 2025, a 4–6% rise. Mandatory spending (e.g., Social Security, Medicare) and interest on debt—unaffected by administrative cuts—drove this growth. Independent analyses suggested actual savings were as low as $3 billion, with potential future tax losses from weakened IRS enforcement offsetting gains. Post-Musk, DOGE’s influence waned, and service disruptions emerged. The reform highlighted the fundamental mismatch between corporate efficiency models and government operations, where statutory spending and systemic inertia limit top-down restructuring. The experiment underscored that government cannot be run like a business, as efficiency must balance fairness, stability, and public trust.

marsbit12/31 00:30

DOGE Year-End Review: Did Musk's Hundred-Day Reform Work?

marsbit12/31 00:30

Encrypted Workplace Survey: Low Salaries Widespread and Layoffs Without Compensation, How Should Practitioners Respond?

Based on a survey of 506 professionals, the crypto industry's workplace reality is revealed to be starkly different from its "get-rich-quick" myth. Key findings show over 70% of respondents earn a monthly salary below $4,000, with compensation and benefits lagging behind traditional tech sectors. Nearly half have experienced layoffs, and 40% of those received no severance pay. Furthermore, 70% reported never receiving token-based incentives, and a quarter are in a "pay-to-work" situation, having lost money overall in the sector. Despite these challenges, factors like remote work flexibility (available to 70%), manageable working hours, and the freedom to take on side jobs contribute to a moderate job satisfaction score of 3.51/5. Over 80% of respondents plan to remain in the industry, driven by the long-term goal of accumulating $1-5 million for retirement, though most are pessimistic about the 2026 job market outlook.

比推12/26 14:02

Encrypted Workplace Survey: Low Salaries Widespread and Layoffs Without Compensation, How Should Practitioners Respond?

比推12/26 14:02

2025 Crypto Industry Workplace Survey: 70% Earn Less Than $4,000 Monthly, N+1 Severance Becomes a Distant Hope

2025 Crypto Industry Workplace Survey: 70% Earn Under $4K Monthly, N+1 Compensation a Luxury Based on 506 survey responses, a report reveals the stark realities of the crypto industry, contrasting sharply with common perceptions of wealth. Over 70% of respondents earn a monthly salary below $4,000, with overall compensation lower than in developed regions. A quarter of workers are in a "pay-to-work" situation, reporting an overall net loss. Nearly half have experienced layoffs, and most did not receive standard severance packages like N+1. Despite the challenging conditions, over 80% plan to remain in the industry. Key attractions include remote work flexibility, with nearly 70% of companies offering remote options, and reasonable working hours, as 80% work 40-50 hours per week. The most desired employers are Binance, OKX, and Coinbase. The most cited high-earning professions are traders and KOLs. The primary pressures include product growth, market volatility, and job insecurity. For most, the target retirement fund is between $1 million to $5 million. Overall, the average job satisfaction rating was 3.51/5, reflecting a mix of frustration with compensation and appreciation for flexibility.

深潮12/26 07:53

2025 Crypto Industry Workplace Survey: 70% Earn Less Than $4,000 Monthly, N+1 Severance Becomes a Distant Hope